One year after spring break ‘Panamaniac' mayhem, cases grind on while beaches brace
A year after nearly 80 Alabama residents were arrested amid mass disorder in Panama City Beach and Panama City, the dust hasn't fully settled. But ...
A year after nearly 80 Alabama residents were arrested amid mass disorder in Panama City Beach and Panama City, the dust hasn't fully settled. But as court proceedings grind on, local officials say they're on a better footing than ever to handle similar trouble if it should arise during spring break 2023. On the weekend of March 25-27, 2022, disruption in Panama City made national news. Unruly crowds forced the closure of roads and businesses, including a Walmart invaded by people who pulled down and threw merchandise .